Contents
Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November
Edition 70, 8 November 2019
From the Headmaster
I hope that you were lucky at the races, and more importantly were able to enjoy a restful day with your family or friends last Tuesday. Our Year 12 students continue to sit their examinations and reports so far suggest that they are feeling generally confident and that the papers have been fair. I wish the very best of luck to all of our students.
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols A reminder to our School families that our Annual Carol Service will take place at 8.00pm on Wednesday 11 December in St Mark’s Church, Burke Road, Camberwell. Following the Service, the Friends of Music are hosting a supper in the Church hall and all members of the congregation are warmly invited to join us. This is a lovely way to end the School year and an opportunity to get together prior to Christmas. Please ensure that you arrive early at the Church as this is always a well-attended occasion.
Junior School Christmas Service Parents and friends of our Junior School children are also warmly invited to attend St Mark’s Church, Burke Road, Camberwell on Thursday 12 December at 11.00am for the annual Christmas Service. This too is a very enjoyable service involving our younger students and will be their final event for the School year.
ICAS Science Medal
Proposed Term Dates 2020
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
I include our proposed dates for next year, to assist you with early planning of holidays or trips. Given that we circulate our dates so far in advance, I would ask that you try not to withdraw your son early from School Terms, as this can be very disruptive to their learning program.
Junior School
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
TERM 1
TERM 2
Thursday 30 January - Friday 27 March
Wednesday 15 April - Friday 26 June
Labour Day, Monday 9 March
Student Free Day, Tuesday 16 June
Easter Friday, 10 April
ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 April
Easter Monday, 13 April
Queen’s Birthday, Monday 8 June
TERM 3
TERM 4
Tuesday 14 July - Friday 11 September
Monday 5 October - Thursday 10 December Melbourne Cup Weekend, Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November
Important Diary Dates Attached are important dates for the end of this year and the beginning of 2020. It is important that the students are aware of the dates for orientation days, the book exchange and text book ordering. I encourage you to enter the relevant dates from this flyer into your diaries. Camberwell Grammar School 55 Mont Albert Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 T +61 3 9835 1777 registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au www.cgs.vic.edu.au
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Beehive Proposal I have received a very persuasive submission from our Middle School Towards2050 environmental group regarding us hosting a beehive on our property. The boys, with the help of Ms Katrina Massey, have done a great deal of research about how important bees are to our environment, and how the human species depends on their pollination of plants. They have also met with a local company which supplies beehives in our local area – Backyard Honey – and have completed a feasibility study which shows that a hive would be well suited to Camberwell Grammar School. We propose therefore to run a trial with a beehive here next year. The hive will be located in a lockable area with direct access to the outdoors, and students will not be able to access it. It should produce us some of our own honey each year, but more importantly it will help to sustain the bee population in this area.
Contents
Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
Most people however will not notice any difference in the bee population around the School – there are already plenty of bees around our gardens. The hive will be maintained by Backyard Honey and they will also help to educate students who are interested about how to care for and maintain bees. We have a very small number of people who are severely allergic to bee stings in our community, and have carefully considered the increased risk of having a hive on site, but believe that this will be minimal. In addition, the bees provided by Backyard Honey are bred to be docile, which means they will be happy to go about collecting pollen and returning to the hive without bothering any humans! I am very proud of the students who brought me this proposal and put in so much work to examining all sides of the issue. I am happy to support them, and we look forward to our very first batch of Camberwell honey!
Scholarships 2021 The following scholarships will soon be offered for 2021 entry and beyond. Academic and Music scholarships are open to existing students as well as those who are seeking entry next year. Details for all scholarships are available at www.cgs.vic.edu.au (go to Enrolment then Scholarships). Academic Available to boys entering either Year 7 or Year 9 in 2021. The examination date for both year levels is Saturday 8 February 2020. Applications close Friday 31 January 2020. Music Open to eligible boys who will enter Year 7 and above in 2021. A limited number of eligible applications will be selected for audition. Applications close Wednesday 29 January 2020. Auditions for selected applicants will take place on Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 February 2020. General Excellence Scholarships Available to boys entering Year 7 to 11 in 2021 who are not currently attending an Independent School. Applications close Wednesday 29 January 2020. Indigenous Scholarships Available to boys with indigenous background, entering Year 7 and beyond in 2021. Paul Hicks, Headmaster
Middle School Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Next Friday students are invited to donate $5 to wear casual clothes to School in support of Guide Dogs Victoria. Our Year 6 boys will also be selling cupcakes on the day for a gold coin donation so be sure to pack some change. Funds raised for Guide Dogs Victoria go towards a range of services and support programs that empower Victorians with low vision. More information can be found through Schoology notices.
Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November There has been a great deal of interest in the Central Australia Tour next year. The Information Evening will take place next Tuesday at 6.30pm in the Camberwell Room. Registrations will open by following this link https://www.trybooking.com/BGREB the following evening, on Wednesday 13 November from 7.00pm. With only 28 places available on the tour we encourage parents to complete the registration as soon as possible.
Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November Next Monday, the School will pause at 11.00am for Remembrance Day, a day to honour the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Nicholas Banjac (Year 8) has been invited to lay a wreath on behalf of the Middle School.
ICAS Science Medal Congratulations to Nicholas Wang (Year 6) and Chris Lu (Year 7) who have been invited to attend the ICAC Medal Presentation Ceremony at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Saturday 23 November to celebrate their exceptional achievement in the recent ICAS Science Competition. This comes on the back of some incredible effort in an area they are both very passionate about. Former Middle School Subject Coordinator and current 7C Form Teacher, Mr Ian Cathcart will also be there to support the boys. Troy Stanley, Head of Middle School
Junior School Pre-Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening A Parent Information Evening is being held on Thursday 21 November commencing at 7.00pm in the Prep classroom, concluding at 8.00pm. The presentation will focus on the following matters to assist your son in his transition into the Prep year: • How to prepare your child for Prep • A day in the life of a Prep child • Routines for the first few weeks • Differences between Pre-Prep and Prep Page 2
Contents
Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
Wishing Tree Appeal As is the tradition at this time of year, we are now asking Junior School families for your support in the giving of gifts to those less fortunate. Gifts of new toys (unwrapped) for boys and girls of primary school age would be much appreciated. A box will be placed in the Junior School office and will be taken down to St Mark’s with the boys on the day of our Christmas Church Service. The collection will commence on Monday 18 November and conclude on Monday 9 December 2019. This year gifts will be donated to the Salvation Christmas Appeal. The Community Service Team wish to thank you for your wonderful support. Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School
Sport
There are two more weekends of AGSV Sport for the year, which means Friday 15 November is the last day for Summer Sport training. However, some sports continue beyond that date, such as the Cycling, Kayaking and Triathlon squads, who will continue to train until their final competition. Firsts Basketball, Cricket and Tennis take the long trip to Assumption College for their matches this weekend, while Firsts Volleyball take on Yarra Valley Grammar. The Kayaking squad are involved in the annual Paddle to the City on Sunday with Strathcona, MLC and Trinity students. Hopefully the weather stays clear, ensuring all outdoor activities go ahead as planned. Good luck to all students involved in sport this weekend. Following on from the results mentioned in last week’s report, a host of students competed in the second weekend of the Victorian All Schools Athletics Championships. There were some outstanding achievements and results, which are detailed as follows: • Lachie McGowan (Year 7) came 4th in the U14 Hammer (32.36m) and 10th in the U14 Javelin (22.42m) • Harrison Car and Daniel Chen (both Year 7) ran in the U14 800m with Harrison finishing 3rd in his heat (2 min 22s) and Daniel 7th in his heat (2 min 33s) • Sebastian Beck (Year 8) won a gold medal in the U15 200m and broke his own School record with a time of 23.19s. Sebastian has now knocked 1.45 seconds off the School record which had stood since 1975 • Hugo Akse (Year 9) finished 7th in the U16 Javelin with a distance of 33m. Hugo also finished 10th in the Long Jump (5.26m) • Akalanka Gunawardana (Year 9) also competed in the U16 Long Jump and finished 7th with a distance of 5.76m • Jordan Liang (Year 10) finished 8th in the U17 200m final with a time of 23.51s • Tom Bowers (Year 11) won a bronze medal in the U18 3000m with a time of 9:00.37 Next Wednesday will be the final running session with Craig Mottram for the year. Students are encouraged to attend and then look out for more sessions in 2020. It will begin as usual from 6.45am on the Keith Anderson Oval (KAO). The sessions are a fantastic opportunity for students to develop aerobic fitness, resilience, mobility and core strength. Keep an eye out for notifications detailing when sessions start up again next year. For clarification or for more information, any questions or concerns regarding Sport can be directed to me at ljc@cgs.vic.edu.au. Lachlan Crawford, Director of Sport
Careers DATE
EVENT
Thursday 12 December
ATARs released at 7.00am
Friday 13 December
Tertiary Change Day events. Click here for details
Saturday 14 December
VTAC Close of Preference at 4.00pm
Wednesday 18 December
VTAC December Offer Round from 2.00pm
Tuesday 7 January 2020
International Student Offer Round
Wednesday 15 January 2020
January Offer Round from 2.00pm
Booking Careers Appointments To book an appointment to discuss courses, subject selection or other related topic, click the ‘Make an Appointment’ link on the top left hand side of the Camberwell Grammar School Careers home page at www.camberwellgrammarcareers.com and select a time which suits. Lynette Reiger, Careers Counsellor
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Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service
Calendar Term 4, Week 6 Day
Date
Event
Monday
11 November
Year 6 Aquarium and IMAX Excursion, 8.45am to 3.20pm Remembrance Day - Commemoration. Roystead flagpole VCE Examination Period (30 October to 20 November) Friends of Performing Arts AGM, Highton, 7.30pm
Tuesday
12 November
Values Assembly, Year 6 QLT, Year 7 Camberwell Room, Year 8 PAC Foyer, 8.30am to 8.45am Central Australia Tour 2020 Parent Information Evening, Camberwell Room, 6.30pm to 7.00pm
Wednesday
13 November
PLUS open 3.00pm to 4.00pm Parents’ Association AGM, Development Office, 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Thursday
14 November
Junior School Soiree, Music and Movement Centre, 6.00pm Parents’ Association - Thank You to Year Reps and CGS Angels Morning Tea, Camberwell Room, 8.30am to 10.00am Junior School AGSV Athletics Sports Back-Up Day, Bill Sewart Athletic Track, Burwood, 10.00am to 2.15pm Year 7 Class Band Concert Rehearsal, Mallinson 1.02, Music School, 12.30pm to 2.05pm OCGA - 5 Year Reunion (2014), Camberwell Room, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Friday
15 November
AGSV Summer Sport Training Concludes (Except First Basketball, Cricket and Tennis) AGSV Year 5/6 Water Polo (selected students), CGS, 12.45pm to 2.15pm Middle School Year Level Meetings, 2.45pm to 3.20pm Senior School Activities, Round 3, 2.45pm to 4.00pm Carol Choir Rehearsal, Music School, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Saturday
16 November
PLUS open 10.00am to 12.00 noon AGSV Summer Sport, Round 4
Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
Sport Diary Dates Day
Date
Event
Saturday
9 November
AGSV Summer Sport Round 3
Friday
15 November
Last Day of Summer Sport Training in Term 4
Saturday
16 November
AGSV Summer Sport Round 4
Thursday
30 January 2020
Summer Sport Training Resumes
Saturday
1 February 2020
AGSV Summer Sport Round 5
Support Groups Cafeteria Roster
Parents
Monday
11 November
Audrey Lee, Ann Cheung
Tuesday
12 November
Christine Clarke
Wednesday
13 November
Michelle Pearce, Kate McPhee
Thursday
14 November
Friday
15 November
PLUS Roster
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Parents
Wednesday
13 November
Shaani Graves, Janet Rice, Louise Cooper
Saturday
16 November
Selina Teoh, Stephanie Towers
Contents
Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
French Connection Drinks Date: Time: Venue: Address: Bookings: Details:
Saturday 16 November 7.30pm The home of Stuart and Lisa Harker 26 Russell Street, Camberwell Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BGJJI Click here for attached flyer
Friends of Basketball Big Red Bows – Fundraiser Help create beautiful, festive streets of Melbourne and lift community spirit. Tie a bow on your gate, door or curb side tree in red tulle for Christmas. Bows are $25 each and can be purchased through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BGNNY. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Memorabilia Purchase your piece of CGS Memorabilia today by visiting https://www.trybooking.com/BGIGO. Orders can be collected from the Development Office or some items can be posted at an additional cost. Please see flyer attached or click on the Trybooking link for further details.
Christmas Puddings Pudding Orders There are only a couple more weeks to purchase your Christmas Puddings! Please visit www.trybooking.com/BBAGF to place your order or fill in this order form and return it to the Development Office.
Friends of Performing Arts Music Bags Protect your music with a CGS Music Bag for only $20. Purchase them here www.trybookings.com/NKAN and choose delivery to either the Music or Junior School Offices. Please see this flyer for more information.
Friends of Library – Book Exchange Dates It is that time of year that the CGS Pre-Loved Book Sale is warming up! Please note the dates below for receiving books, the book sale and also the pick up order day. Date: Monday 25 November Time: 8.00am – 12.00 noon Venue: M35 (inside Library) Receiving books Date: Wednesday 4 December Time: 8.00am – 12.00 noon Venue: M35 (inside Library) Receiving books Date: Monday 9 December Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm Venue: M30-M33 Receiving Books Date: Tuesday 10 December Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm Venue: M30-M33 Receiving Books Date: Wednesday 11 December Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm Venue: M30-M33 Receiving Books Date: Thursday 12 December Time: 8.00am – 12.00 noon
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Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
Venue: M30-M33 Receiving Books Date: Thursday 12 December Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm Venue: M30-M33 BOOK SALE Date: Friday 13 December Time: 8.00am – 10.30am Venue: M30-M33 Pick up book orders
OCGA OCGA Events Thursday
14 November
5 Year Reunion (Class of 2014), Camberwell Room, 6.30pm
Wednesday
20 November
60+ Year Luncheon (pre 1959), Camberwell Room, 12 noon
Friday
22 November
40 Year Reunion (Class of 1979), Camberwell Room 6.30pm
Year Level Dates Year 9 Spring Lunch Date: Friday 15 November Time: 12.00 noon Venue: The National Hotel Address: 344 Victoria Street, Richmond Details: Please see flyer attached here Year 6 Barefoot Bowls Date: Saturday 16 November Time: 5.30pm Venue: Camberwell Bowls Club Address: 14 Bowen Street, Camberwell Bookings: www.trybooking.com/545922 Cost: Adults $16, school aged children $11 and children under 5 years of age are free Details: See flyer here. A fun evening for the whole family. Please bring a plate to share. Drinks can be purchased at the bar. Lawn Bowls hire included in the entry fee. Year 2 Family BBQ Date: Sunday 17 November Time: 12.00 noon Venue: Macleay Park Address: 101 Belmore Road, North Balwyn Details: Please see flyer attached here Year 1 Book Covering and Cuppa Date: Wednesday 20 November Time: Straight after drop off Venue: Junior School Library Year 12 Christmas Drinks Date: Friday 22 November Time: 7.30pm Venue: The Hanley Home Address: 38 Alfred Road, Glen Iris Details: BYO Drinks and small plate to share. Please see flyer attached here
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Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
Year 11 Christmas Drinks Date: Saturday 23 November Time: 7.30pm Venue: The Balfour Home Address: 8 Kitchener Street, Deepdene Details: BYO Drinks and small plate to share Please see flyer attached here Year 8 Boy’s End of Year Activity Date: Sunday 24 November Time: 2.15pm Venue: Sidetracked Address: 370 Huntingdale Rd, South Oakleigh Cost: $52 + booking fee Details: Includes go-karts/laser tag/arcade games/pizza/hot chips/soft drinks Numbers strictly limited. For more details, see attached flyer here Bookings: www.trybooking.com/547311 Bookings close: Tuesday 19 November Year 1 Christmas and End of Year BBQ Date: Sunday 24 November Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Venue: Beckett Park Address: Parring Rd, Balwyn Details: Please bring a plate to share. Siblings are welcome Year 9 Christmas Drinks Date: Thursday 28 November Time: 7.30pm Venue: Hosted by Matthew Chun & Rebecca Lockett (parents of Charlie) Address: 29 Campbell Road, Deepdene BYO: Drinks and Plate to share Details: Please see flyer attached Year 7 End of Year Celebration Date: Saturday 30 November Time: 7.30pm Venue: Hosted by Jenny and Peter Neil (parents of Jonty) Address: 760 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills Bookings: Through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BGIMT Details: Please see flyer attached here Year 8 End of Year Function Date: Saturday 30 November Time: 7.30pm to 11.00pm Venue: Hosted by Mrs Shaani and Mr John Graves (parents of Nic) Address: 19 Collings Street, Camberwell Bookings: Through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/547311 Details: BYO Drinks and a Plate to Share. See flyer attached Prep – Christmas Party (Kris Kringle) Date: Sunday 1 December Time: 2.30pm Venue: Beckett Park Address: Parring Road, Balwyn Pre-Prep Christmas Party Date: Sunday 1 December Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm Venue: Surrey Park
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Contents
Headmaster
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Junior School Christmas Service Proposed Term Dates 2020 Important Diary Dates Beehive Proposal Scholarships 2021
Middle School
Casual Clothes Day - Friday 15 November Central Australia Information Evening - Tuesday 12 November Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November ICAS Science Medal
Junior School
Pre Prep Transition into Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening
Wishing Tree Appeal Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Year Level Dates Links to Flyers
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Address: Details:
Alexander Street, Box Hill BYO Food and Drinks Please see flyer attached here
Year 4 Christmas Celebration Date: Sunday 1 December Time: 11.00am to 4.00pm Venue: Warrandyte Community Hall Address: 2-8 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte Bookings: Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/572864 Details: Please see flyer attached here Year 10 Christmas Drinks Date: Thursday 5 December Time: 7.00pm Venue: The Library Room at Advocate Address: 431B Whitehorse Road, Balwyn Bookings: Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/571909 Year 2 End of Year Park Play Date: Thursday 12 December Time: After Church Venue: Boroondara Park Address: Canterbury Road, Canterbury Details: Please see flyer attached here
Flyers •
Stradivarius Magic - Half Price Tickets for the CGS Community
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10+ Exhibition Invitation - Works from Evening Classes at CGS
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New Students - Important Information 2020
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Year 6 Barefoot Bowls - 16 November
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CGS Puddings Order Form
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CGS Gifts and Memorabilia
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CGS Auxiliary Christmas Puddings
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FOPA Music Bag Flyer